Mulberry & Plum Purple Hour is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged modern, purple, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Plum Purple down to Smoke. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #712462 | rgb(113, 36, 98) | hsl(312, 52%, 29%) | oklch(40.1% 0.132 336) | |
| Mulberry | #B43F91 | rgb(180, 63, 145) | hsl(318, 48%, 48%) | oklch(55.8% 0.176 342) | |
| Mauve | #EAABDB | rgb(234, 171, 219) | hsl(314, 60%, 79%) | oklch(81.5% 0.096 335) | |
| Smoke | #FFF3F7 | rgb(255, 243, 247) | hsl(340, 100%, 98%) | oklch(97.5% 0.014 355) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#FFF3F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#712462) on #FFF3F7 gives 9.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mauve (#EAABDB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mulberry (#B43F91) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Smoke at 9.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mulberry & Plum Purple Hour
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#712462 on #FFF3F7 | Aa | 9.11:1 | AAA |
#712462 on #EAABDB | Aa | 5.32:1 | AA |
#B43F91 on #FFF3F7 | Aa | 4.78:1 | AA |
#B43F91 on #EAABDB | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#712462 on #B43F91 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#EAABDB on #FFF3F7 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |